Great leaders lead their people. They don’t run away when things are not going well.
They don’t blame their people. They do the opposite. They learn from problems.
Above all, a great leader faces his or her reality.
‘If you as a leader do not embrace reality and deal with it directly, those you lead will not know how to invest the precious resources of their time and energy.’
‘Leadership is about winning hearts and minds and consistently calling employees up to greatness by insisting on- and investing in- their growth and development.’
‘Leadership is working on the overall willingness, morale, and capacities of employees rather than micromanaging and becoming overinvolved in their daily activities.’
‘Reality-based laeders help people to change their mindsets, knowing that beliefs- not circumstances- are the greatest predictor of results.’
‘Reality-based leaders know that high expectations are a gift, and that it is not generous or loving to give someone that which they are capable of providing for themselves.’
‘Reality-based leaders make their expectations of the team very clear.’
‘Reality-based leaders assess a team’s results honestly.’
‘Lead the team through a thorough accounting of their individual contributions to the results.’
‘Reality-based leaders do not damage their credibility by perpetuating the ridiculous notion that employees should never bring forward a problem without also having a solution at hand.’
‘Reality-based leaders never entertain complaints about coworkers.’
‘When you’re in judgment, you are dealing with your story- not with reality.’
Source:
CY Wakeman (2010). Reality-Based Leadership: Ditch the Drama, Restore Sanity to the Workplace, & Turn Excuses Into Results
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